"Hi everyone,rn I Had VSG on March 17,09 by Dr. Verboonen in Tijuana.rn I first met Dr. Verboonen at the ObesityGoodBye Center where I had all the pre op testing done. He reassured me with his kindly and caring personality. He is empathetic to the bariatric pt as he himself was once one. He is a very knowledgeable doctor with a great bedside manner.rn His staff seemed to genuinely like him which, as a RN myself, I know speaks volumes.rnHis staff both at the ObesityGoodBye center and the INT hospital were very professional and caring. They actually ran to answer the call bells, wow! rn Both facilities were spotless and there was always someone cleaning. All staff were very nice. I only had one nurse who could not speak English but Dr. Verboonen had given me a list of medical translations which helped. However there was always someone available who spoke English. Dr. Verboonen and the other docs spoke excellent English.rn I stayed with Lana Humphries who is a prior bariatric pt. from Louisiana. She liked Tijuana so much she moved there and now she has opened her home to pts of Dr. Verboonen's. Her home, so comfortable and beautiful, is located in a gated community. She provides all the transportation fr. airport to clinic, etc. She will even take you sightseeing. Her very down to earth, friendly and caring personality automatically puts you at ease.rn The after care has been terrific, I email any questions and get a response within a few hours. I have had no complications even considering the humongous hernia they found and repaired.rn The whole experience was more than what I ever could have hoped. My only regret was that I didn't stay longer to do more sightseeing, take advantage of the spa next door or some plastic surgery. rn This was the best thing I have done in my life, I don't know what I was waiting for.rnSincerely,rnDarlene rn "
